The New Adventures of Superman S01 E03-01

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 24, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

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"The Threat Of The Thrutans"

A research satellite from the distant planet Thruta enters the Solar System on a scientific mission to harmlessly observe Earth. When a solar flare damages the satellite, its crew is forced to detach from the main rockets, thus stranding them in Earth's orbit.

Now in need of technology that will help them return to their home world, the marooned Thrutans launch a series of explosive devices in what they think is merely a show of strength. It is up to Superman to protect the city from the fallout of the Thrutans' careless attack.

Will the Man of Steel be able to stop the rampage of the extraterrestrial menace before the shockwaves of their powerful weapons destroy Metropolis and its surroundings?

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First appearance of: Daily Planet Building.

Also featuring: Jimmy Olsen.

The World of DC Comics: Metropolis (Daily Planet, Metropolis High School, Space Rocket launch base).

The New Adventures of Superman S01 E02-02

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 17, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"Merlin's Magic Marbles"

Frustrated by his constant defeats at the hands of Superman, Lex Luthor designs a machine that peers into the distant past, and thus the evil genius is able to establish contact with the ancient wizard of legend, Merlin. Luthor convinces Merlin to provide him with the means to "commit his deeds" without being caught by his pursuers.

The powerful wizard grants Lex the formula to create magic marbles that will turn him as young as a child, so he and his henchman Blinky can escape inconspicuously upon robbing the Metropolis Bank, the Metropolis Museum, and an armored truck. After each crime, the public, the authorities, and the Man of Steel himself are left baffled and confused by the brazen acts.

Will Superman be able to discover Luthor's latest ruse before the criminal mastermind makes his move on the Government Mint and throws the city into utter chaos?

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First appearance of: Lex Luthor.

Also featuring: Perry White.

The World of DC Comics: Metropolis (Police Precinct 25/16, Metropolis Bank, Metropolis Museum, Government Mint).

The New Adventures of Superman S01 E02-01

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 17, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"The Prehistoric Pterodactyls"

In the vast, frozen Arctic, a violent earthquake causes an ice shelf to break apart, and from it, a couple of pterodactyls are freed from their eternal imprisonment. The prehistoric creatures then take flight and head for the southwest.

Reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane are on special assignment in San Francisco, when they hear on the radio that a giant flying monster has been sighted by an aircraft carrier in Hawaii. While Lois stays to find out more information from the Navy, Clark changes into Superman and crosses the Pacific towards the Hawaiian islands.

The Man of Steel is successful in defending the aircraft carrier against the pterodactyl. What he doesn't know is that the Coast Guard is fighting a second flying creature in San Francisco, and Lois is caught right in the middle. Will Superman be able to return to California in time to save Lois from certain death?

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First appearance of: Lois Lane.

The World of DC Comics: Arctic Circle. San Francisco, California. Hawaii.

The New Adventures of Superman S01 E01-02

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 10, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"The Mermen Of Emor"

While on assignment in Italy, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen take a day off to explore the coast. Once at the beach, the reporters hear stories of a couple of expert scuba divers who recently disappeared under strange circumstances beyond the offshore reef.

Wanting to prove his theory that a sea monster is responsible for the disappearance of the scuba divers, Jimmy ignores Clark's advice to stay away from the reef, and ventures into an underwater cave. Jimmy's error costs him dearly, as he is captured by the Mermen, a barbaric race of submarine creatures who inhabit the ancient city of Emor.

Will Superman discover that the young reporter is missing, and save him in time before King Triton of Emor sacrifices him to the deadly lionsharks?

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First appearance of: Jimmy Olsen.

The World of DC Comics: Coastal Italy. The ancient Roman City of Emor.

The New Adventures of Superman S01 E01-01

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 10, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"The Force Phantom"

A beam of light lands from space at an Asian rocket base, and takes the barely visible shape of a giant being formed of compressed force. The creature wreaks havoc in the base before departing to other space centers in the Middle East and North Africa to cause more damage.

News of the mysterious attacks make their way to the Daily Planet, where reporter Clark Kent realizes that it will not be too long before Cape Kennedy becomes an impending target. This is a job for Superman!

Will the Man of Steel be able to stop the creature from destroying the Kennedy Space Center, and find those responsible for its creation?

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First Appearance of: Superman, Clark Kent, and Perry White.

The World of DC Comics: Cape Kennedy, Florida. Mainland Asia, presumably China.